The names were revealed today as the BBC confirmed that Rod Stewart will make a special appearance on the show to perform 1945 Vaughn Monroe hit Let It Snow.

Producers have also said that Ann Widdecombe and Russell Grant will make a surprise return for the Christmas Day edition.

They make up two of nine Strictly Allstars - former contestants who have been welcomed back to dance in the one-off show.

The Strictly Allstars also include Kelly Brook (who pulled out of the 2007 series after the death of her father), 2008 finalist Rachel Stevens, last year's Chelsee Healey, plus Natasha Kaplinsky, Chris Hollins, 2008 winner Tom Chambers and Colin Jackson.